Since the New Year began, the political conversation has been all-talk-all-the-time about prescription drug prices. The idea that the government should negotiate prescription drug prices is a key piece of the reform agenda for the new Congress. Legislation has already been introduced. At first glance, this seems like a no-brainer. What could possibly be wrong with government negotiating prices? … [Read more...] about What’s Wrong With Negotiations?
Medicare drug benefit is fine as is, Madam Speaker
Appeared in the Houston Chronicle on January 5, 2007 Late last month, the nation received some rare news: A federal program came in significantly under budget, costing about 30 percent less than expected. The government announced that Medicare's prescription drug benefit has saved the nation $13 billion. Despite this news, the newly-elected Congress has put making changes to the … [Read more...] about Medicare drug benefit is fine as is, Madam Speaker
All Drug Prices, All the Time
Since the new year began, we've been dealing with all-talk-all-the-time about prescription drug prices. The idea that the government should negotiate prescription drug prices is a key piece of health care legislation in Speaker Nancy Pelosi's 100 hour marathon, and the House is expected to debate and vote on the measure next Friday. It sounds so simple. Since we are in favor of competition and … [Read more...] about All Drug Prices, All the Time
Medicare drug benefit is fine as is, Madam Speaker
Appeared in the Houston Chronicle on January 5, 2007 Late last month, the nation received some rare news: A federal program came in significantly under budget, costing about 30 percent less than expected. The government announced that Medicare's prescription drug benefit has saved the nation $13 billion. Despite this news, the newly-elected Congress has put making changes to the … [Read more...] about Medicare drug benefit is fine as is, Madam Speaker
Medicaid Commission is Carefully Bold with Reform Recommendations
Galen Institute President Grace-Marie Turner, a member of the Medicaid Commission, offers the following comments about the release of the Commission's final report today: "The Medicaid Commission has produced a series of recommendations that are carefully bold, respecting Medicaid's role in serving low-income and disabled people but also recognizing the imperative to improve the program and align … [Read more...] about Medicaid Commission is Carefully Bold with Reform Recommendations
Medicaid Commission is Carefully Bold with Reform Recommendations
Galen Institute President Grace-Marie Turner, a member of the Medicaid Commission, offers the following comments about the release of the Commission's final report today: "The Medicaid Commission has produced a series of recommendations that are carefully bold, respecting Medicaid's role in serving low-income and disabled people but also recognizing the imperative to improve the program and … [Read more...] about Medicaid Commission is Carefully Bold with Reform Recommendations
Drug Importation and
(Alexandria, VA) -- Several members of Congress, led by Rep. Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), have announced plans to allow Americans to import prescription drugs so they can take advantage of price controls imposed by other countries. Members indicated that Americans should be able to take advantage of world market prices for drugs. "But there is no such thing as a world market price," … [Read more...] about Drug Importation and
Drug Importation and
(Alexandria, VA) -- Several members of Congress, led by Rep. Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), have announced plans to allow Americans to import prescription drugs so they can take advantage of price controls imposed by other countries. Members indicated that Americans should be able to take advantage of world market prices for drugs. "But there is no such thing as a world market price," … [Read more...] about Drug Importation and